Vanilla Bean Shortbread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Line the bottom and sides of a metal baking pan with foil and coat with cooking spray.
3. 3
   Combine flour, cornstarch and salt in a large bowl and stir with a whisk.
4. 4
   In another bowl, place the softened butter and beat until light and creamy.
5. 5
   Add oil and beat for a few minutes until well blended, then add sugar and continue to beat until well blended and smooth.
6. 6
   Scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean and add to the mixture.
7. 7
   Add flour mixture, beating on low speed until blended.
8. 8
   Spoon dough into the prepared pan and evenly spread out.
9. 9
   Bake for 30 minutes. Cool shortbread in pan for about 5 minutes before cutting. Store in an airtight container.